The Sacramento Kings are still stubbornly trying to make room for Russell Westbrook in their backcourt. This could leave the door open for the Cleveland Cavaliers to strike and snatch someone like Keon Ellis for themselves.
Earlier in the offseason, Kings insider Matt George reported that Sacramento was looking to part ways with either Devin Carter or Malik Monk to clear up the logjam in the backcourt for Westbrook. Marc Stein has indicated there is a shift in the Kings' approach to adding the future Hall of Famer.
On the Kings/Russell Westbrook front:
Both parties have been talking and have had mutual interest since free agency began.